News
25
March
2020
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17:00
Europe/Amsterdam
In response to the need to suspend its 19,000 community groups across the UK and Ireland because of the coronavirus pandemic, Slimming World is announcing the launch of a new temporary ‘virtual’ weight loss service.
17
March
2020
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14:50
Europe/Amsterdam
A Slimming World spokesperson says: “Following yesterday’s announcement by the Prime Minister and in line with government guidance, we’ve taken the difficult decision to ask our Consultants to temporarily suspend their groups.
“While we know that …
14
March
2020
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12:08
Europe/Amsterdam
We wanted to share an update on how Slimming World is responding to the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19).
31
January
2020
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15:57
Europe/Amsterdam
Slimming World is calling members across the UK and Ireland to create a brand-new recipe to add to its collection as part of the new Free Food Festival campaign.
Slimming World’s Free Food Festival takes place in Slimming World groups in February …
Success stories
27
February
2020
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08:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Natasha Bunby, 38, decided to lose weight after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
She lost more than 11st seven years ago and has maintained her weight loss ever since
Natasha has now been named Slimming World’s Top Target Consultant 2020 …
23
January
2020
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08:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Aaron Snares was inspired to lose weight after he turned down the chance to be best man at his sister’s wedding because he didn’t want to be in the limelight
His late grandmother encouraged him to join Slimming World and be more comfortable in …
09
January
2020
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10:00
Europe/Amsterdam
A teacher from Liverpool who was so unhappy with the way she looked on the holiday of a lifetime that she barely took any photographs, has lost an amazing 5st 3lbs to be named Slimming World’s Miss Slinky 2020.
A teacher from Liverpool who was so …
12
November
2019
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10:00
Europe/Amsterdam
· Wendy Deacon, 49, has been named Slimming World’s Woman of the Year 2019 after losing more than half her bodyweight
· She was inspired to change after her daughter worried that Wendy would ‘eat herself to death’
· She’s now looking forward …
Research & presentations
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07
January
2020
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07:04
Europe/Amsterdam
New research commissioned by Slimming World looks at how critical and negative language around weight and body image damages our self-esteem and can spiral into a vicious cycle
60% of British adults say they sometimes struggle with their weight …
14
November
2019
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00:01
Europe/Amsterdam
The power of group support! Slimming World is effective for patients with diabetes
On average patients lost 5.5% of their starting weight after a year
A quarter of patients lost more than 10% body weight
Nearly 1 in 10 patients were …
08
November
2019
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14:43
Europe/Amsterdam
Nutritional analysis by the British Nutrition Foundation of Slimming World’s Food Optimising® eating plan, resources, 7-day menu plans, and member’s actual food intake from diaries, found the overall approach meets most current healthy eating …
05
July
2019
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12:26
Europe/Amsterdam
The top reason for wanting to lose weight, according to slimmers* who have shared their stories with Slimming World, is to be confident in having their photo taken.
To mark Slimming World’s 50 anniversary, the weight-loss organisation has today …
02
Dec
2019
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06:00
Europe/Amsterdam
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Slimming World calls for new government to act on obesity
27
Mar
2019
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15:00
Europe/Amsterdam
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Collaboration is key to alleviating the obesity crisis
17
Sep
2018
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10:44
Europe/Amsterdam
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Food Optimising changes statement
12
Jul
2018
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11:55
Europe/Amsterdam
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'Love the New You' Target member booklet statement from Slimming World
Food & publications
11
February
2019
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10:15
Europe/Amsterdam
Staff at Slimming World’s Derbyshire head office kicked off February with a fabulous ‘Free’ lunch as they celebrated the launch of a national slimming campaign.
To mark the launch of ‘Free Food February’, Slimming World, based in Alfreton, served …
25
October
2018
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14:41
Europe/Amsterdam
Slimming World and Iceland have won a prestigious national award for their Slimming World Chinese-style Banquet Rice.
01
April
2016
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16:27
Europe/Amsterdam
The fast pace of life today makes it harder and harder to make time for ourselves – which often means eating healthily falls by the wayside. Now the UK’s leading independent weight-loss organisation, Slimming World, has published a new recipe book …
07
October
2015
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13:25
Europe/Amsterdam
Slimming World, the UK’s favourite weight loss organisation, has worked with Iceland Foods to create a brand-new selection of delicious, healthy frozen ready meals, sauces and soups to strengthen its record-breaking food range developed in …
Corporate
13
March
2020
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10:55
Europe/Amsterdam
Slimming World head office employees have been supporting Sport Relief this week.
Staff members across the Alfreton-based organisation geared up for the fun-filled celebrations by hosting their very own sports day. Each department formed a team …
15
November
2019
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12:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Employees from Slimming World head office went dotty for BBC Children in Need on Friday 15 November.
Staff members across the Alfreton-based organisation wore yellow and spotty clothing and donated their loose change to the charity.
The …
17
October
2019
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11:29
Europe/Amsterdam
Slimming World members across the UK and Ireland have raised £339,358 for Cancer Research UK and €15,306 for the Irish Cancer Society by getting behind a month-long activity campaign celebrating Slimming World’s 50th golden birthday year.
The …
30
September
2019
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11:52
Europe/Amsterdam
Employees at Slimming World’s Derbyshire head office put on their best threads and held a swinging 60’s-themed birthday party to celebrate the organisation’s 50 anniversary yesterday.
Staff members at the Alfreton-based HQ came to work dressed in …